Top 5 things to remember when filing income tax returns in 2022
WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year.
Given the unprecedented circumstances…
All third Economic Impact Payments issued
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that all third-round Economic Impact Payments have been issued and reminds people how to claim any remaining stimulus payment they’re entitled to on their 2021 income tax return as…
IRS begins 2022 tax season and urges extra caution for taxpayers
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the 2022 tax filing season with an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precautions this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed refunds.
The start…
Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2022. The rates will be:
3% for overpayments (two (2) percent in the case of a corporation),
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Year-end giving reminder: Special tax deduction
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that a special tax provision will allow more Americans to easily deduct up to $600 in donations to qualifying charities on their 2021 federal income tax return.
Ordinarily,…
IRS sets forth required information for a valid research credit claim for refund
WASHINGTON — The IRS has set forth the information that taxpayers will be required to include for a research credit claim for refund to be considered valid. Existing Treasury Regulations require that for a refund claim to be valid, it must…
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees
WASHINGTON — To help address COVID-related labor shortages, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers that they generally will not jeopardize the tax status of their pension plans if they rehire retirees or permit distributions…
IRS reminds business owners to correctly identify workers as employees or independent contractors
WASHINGTON — During National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds business owners that it's critical to correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.
An employee…
Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted…